Sucker Punch
Uber stylish sci-fi actioner, described as "Alice in Wonderland with machine guns". This is the latest visual feast from director Zack Snyder (Watchmen, 300).
About a girl (Emily Browning) who is institutionalised by her wicked stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she is free to go where her mind takes her, and envisions a plan to help her escape the facility. Also stars Vanessa Hudgens and Abbie Cornish.
- Director:
- Zack Snyder ('Watchmen', '300', 'Dawn of the Dead')
- Writer:
- Zack SnyderSteve Shibuya
- Cast:
- Emily BrowningVanessa HudgensJamie ChungCarla GuginoJena MaloneAbbie Cornish
Reviews & comments
A turd by any other name...
Playing like an extended trailer for the ultimate computer game for twelve year old hetrosexual boys, this is either a brilliant parody of mindless media sexism - or, um, mindless sexism! Mind you Zack Snyder brought us the oh so conflicted "300" which verged on gay soft porn... or was it fascist male body worship... or was it a brilliant parody...
Much more than an average movie.
You have to go with an open mind to enjoy this film.Special effects,direction and film shots are brilliant,so well done.The story is good once you realise what is going on and what the fantasy world is about.It is not a movie just for teenage boys as some have suggested.Not for everyone I suspect.
If I Wanted to Play a Video Game...
I would've stayed home. Hmmm... Beautiful, scantily-clad girls -- all of whom are almost being almost-raped or otherwise assulted by the men in their sphere anytime they're in the "real world" (whatever that means, it doesn't really exist in this film). Is that really supposed to be sexy? I can't believe Hollywood put this guy in charge of the...
Cool movie
This is a fun movie about Baby Doll played by Emily Browning who gets sent to a mental institution and teams up with some girls to try and escape. There are lots of fantasy scenes with shooting guns and killing people. Vanessa Hudgens and Abbie Cornish are quite well cast. This is a fun kick ass movie. I recommend it
Variety
pressLike Quentin Tarantino, Snyder is unapologetic about his influences -- the trashier the better -- though he's far less skilled in the art of pastiche.
TVNZ
pressUltimately, Sucker Punch will appeal greatly to the core audience it wants - the fanboys and fan girls who'll get their geek on over the utterly amazing action sequences.
Total Film
pressLittle more than a sizzle-reel for Zack Snyder’s wettest dreams, what it lacks in consistency it makes up for in chutzpah. Just imagine if it had a decent story...
The New York Times
pressThere is nothing here to enjoy, beyond the tiny satisfaction in noting that the movie lives up to its name.
Los Angeles Times
pressA wonderfully wild provocation - an imperfect, overlong, intemperate and utterly absorbing romp through the id that I wouldn't have missed for the world.
Hollywood Reporter
pressCertain to create a gaping divide between generational and aesthetic camps, Sucker Punch is a largely grim and unpleasant display of technical wizardry wrapped around a story that purports to be inspirational.
Empire Magazine
pressAmbitious and visually impressive as a pop-video mash-up, but, lacking a strong emotional core, it doesn't quite cohere as a fully satisfying movie.
Dominion Post
pressIt's a hazard of this job that I get to sit through trailers and previews for months before any film has actually opened, and since February this one has been assaulting my eyeballs with ever more delirious promises.
Variety
pressLike Quentin Tarantino, Snyder is unapologetic about his influences -- the trashier the better -- though he's far less skilled in the art of pastiche.
TVNZ
pressUltimately, Sucker Punch will appeal greatly to the core audience it wants - the fanboys and fan girls who'll get their geek on over the utterly amazing action sequences.
Total Film
pressLittle more than a sizzle-reel for Zack Snyder’s wettest dreams, what it lacks in consistency it makes up for in chutzpah. Just imagine if it had a decent story...
The New York Times
pressThere is nothing here to enjoy, beyond the tiny satisfaction in noting that the movie lives up to its name.
Los Angeles Times
pressA wonderfully wild provocation - an imperfect, overlong, intemperate and utterly absorbing romp through the id that I wouldn't have missed for the world.
Hollywood Reporter
pressCertain to create a gaping divide between generational and aesthetic camps, Sucker Punch is a largely grim and unpleasant display of technical wizardry wrapped around a story that purports to be inspirational.
Empire Magazine
pressAmbitious and visually impressive as a pop-video mash-up, but, lacking a strong emotional core, it doesn't quite cohere as a fully satisfying movie.
Dominion Post
pressIt's a hazard of this job that I get to sit through trailers and previews for months before any film has actually opened, and since February this one has been assaulting my eyeballs with ever more delirious promises.
A turd by any other name...
Playing like an extended trailer for the ultimate computer game for twelve year old hetrosexual boys, this is either a brilliant parody of mindless media sexism - or, um, mindless sexism! Mind you Zack Snyder brought us the oh so conflicted "300" which verged on gay soft porn... or was it fascist male body worship... or was it a brilliant parody...
Much more than an average movie.
You have to go with an open mind to enjoy this film.Special effects,direction and film shots are brilliant,so well done.The story is good once you realise what is going on and what the fantasy world is about.It is not a movie just for teenage boys as some have suggested.Not for everyone I suspect.
If I Wanted to Play a Video Game...
I would've stayed home. Hmmm... Beautiful, scantily-clad girls -- all of whom are almost being almost-raped or otherwise assulted by the men in their sphere anytime they're in the "real world" (whatever that means, it doesn't really exist in this film). Is that really supposed to be sexy? I can't believe Hollywood put this guy in charge of the...
Cool movie
This is a fun movie about Baby Doll played by Emily Browning who gets sent to a mental institution and teams up with some girls to try and escape. There are lots of fantasy scenes with shooting guns and killing people. Vanessa Hudgens and Abbie Cornish are quite well cast. This is a fun kick ass movie. I recommend it
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